{"id":335210,"date":"2025-11-10T14:23:17","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T19:23:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/?page_id=335210"},"modified":"2025-11-10T14:23:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T19:23:17","slug":"guardian-life-review","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/insurance\/life\/guardian-life-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Guardian Life Insurance Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reviews Report<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-blog-list\"><li>Reviews.com rates Guardian Life a 3.6 out of 5 based on riders, financial strength, customer satisfaction, and more.<\/li><li>Guardian Life sells term and participating whole life coverage; it does not currently promote universal life products on its consumer site.<\/li><li>Certain individuals living with HIV can qualify for term or whole life coverage through Guardian Life.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Guardian Life Insurance Company is one of the largest life insurance providers, with an estimated <a href=\"https:\/\/content.naic.org\">about 2% of the U.S. life\/annuity market<\/a> (based on NAIC data; see also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\">Forbes Advisor<\/a>). Guardian Life Insurance offers a few different insurance products, and provides specialized coverage for individuals with HIV.&nbsp;<br>In our Guardian Life Insurance review, we evaluated the company based on policy options, third-party ratings, financial strength, and riders available. We also compared Guardian Life\u2019s offerings to some of its main competitors, to help you determine if Guardian is the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/insurance\/life\/best\/\">life insurance company<\/a> for you.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_6078419157e14\" class=\"block b-stats-overview\">\n    <h2 class=\"b-stats-overview-title\">Guardian Life Insurance Overview <\/h2>\n    <div class=\"b-stats-overview-grid\">\n                <div class=\"b-stats-overview-grid-item\">\n            <div class=\" b-stats-overview-grid-item-title\">\n                Reviews.com Score\n                            <\/div>\n\n            <span class=\"b-stats-overview-grid-item-value\">3.6<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"b-stats-overview-grid-item\">\n            <div class=\" b-stats-overview-grid-item-title\">\n                In Business Since\n                            <\/div>\n\n            <span class=\"b-stats-overview-grid-item-value\">1860<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"b-stats-overview-grid-item\">\n            <div class=\"tooltip b-stats-overview-grid-item-title\">\n                A.M. Best\n                                    <span class=\"tooltip-content\">AM Best rates insurance providers creditworthiness. Ratings are  based on the provider\u2019s ability to follow through with a payout when a consumer files a claim.<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n\n            <span class=\"b-stats-overview-grid-item-value\">A++<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"b-stats-overview-grid-item\">\n            <div class=\"tooltip b-stats-overview-grid-item-title\">\n                J.D. Power\n                                    <span class=\"tooltip-content\">J.D. Power scores are based on surveys for customer satisfaction and product quality.<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n\n            <span class=\"b-stats-overview-grid-item-value\">743*<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, Guardian Life Insurance is a solid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/insurance\/life\/about\/\">life insurance<\/a> provider. It holds strong financial strength ratings from major agencies; verify the current rating and as-of date directly on <a href=\"https:\/\/ratings.ambest.com\/\">AM Best<\/a> or other rating portals. In the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\/2025-us-individual-life-insurance-study\">J.D. Power U.S. Individual Life Insurance Study<\/a>, results are reported on a 1,000-point scale and top-ranked carriers are identified publicly; Guardian\u2019s exact score is available in the full study. You can review its <a href=\"https:\/\/content.naic.org\">current complaint index<\/a> as reported by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of coverage, Guardian focuses on participating whole life and level term policies that will suit a wide variety of needs, and there are many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/insurance\/life\/life-insurance-riders-affect-death-benefit\/\">life insurance riders<\/a> for customization. There\u2019s even a program for individuals living with HIV. The company does have a few downsides, namely that it doesn\u2019t offer a guaranteed acceptance policy and most purchases are completed with an agent rather than fully online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_6078429357e19\" class=\"block b-pro-cons\">\n            \n<div class=\"b-pro-cons__wrapper\">\n    <h4 class=\"b-pro-cons__title b-pro-cons__title--important\"> PROS<\/h4>\n    <ul class=\"b-pro-cons__list b-pro-cons__list--pros\">\n                                <li class=\"b-pro-cons__list-item b-pro-cons__list-item-expandable\">\n                <span class=\"b-pro-cons__list-item-title\">Coverage for individuals with HIV:<\/span>\n\n                                    <span class=\"b-pro-cons__list-item-desc\">If you\u2019ve been diagnosed with HIV, you can qualify for term or whole life insurance from Guardian.<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                                        <li class=\"b-pro-cons__list-item b-pro-cons__list-item-expandable\">\n                <span class=\"b-pro-cons__list-item-title\">Policyholders can receive dividends:<\/span>\n\n                                    <span class=\"b-pro-cons__list-item-desc\">Guardian sells dividend policies, which can help you recoup some of your premium.<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                                        <li class=\"b-pro-cons__list-item b-pro-cons__list-item-expandable\">\n                <span class=\"b-pro-cons__list-item-title\">Lots of riders available:<\/span>\n\n                                    <span class=\"b-pro-cons__list-item-desc\">Guardian Life offers a dozen riders to build a customized policy.<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n    \n            \n<div class=\"b-pro-cons__wrapper\">\n    <h4 class=\"b-pro-cons__title b-pro-cons__title--important\"> CONS<\/h4>\n    <ul class=\"b-pro-cons__list b-pro-cons__list--cons\">\n                                <li class=\"b-pro-cons__list-item b-pro-cons__list-item-expandable\">\n                <span class=\"b-pro-cons__list-item-title\">Below average customer satisfaction score:<\/span>\n\n                                    <span class=\"b-pro-cons__list-item-desc\">Guardian Life Insurance is rated below average by J.D. Power for overall customer satisfaction.<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                                        <li class=\"b-pro-cons__list-item b-pro-cons__list-item-expandable\">\n                <span class=\"b-pro-cons__list-item-title\">Medical exam requirement:<\/span>\n\n                                    <span class=\"b-pro-cons__list-item-desc\">Guardian doesn\u2019t offer guaranteed issue coverage, so most policies require a traditional medical exam.<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                                        <li class=\"b-pro-cons__list-item b-pro-cons__list-item-expandable\">\n                <span class=\"b-pro-cons__list-item-title\">Can\u2019t buy coverage online:<\/span>\n\n                                    <span class=\"b-pro-cons__list-item-desc\">In order to purchase any type of policy from Guardian, you\u2019ll need to work directly with an agent.<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n                \n<section id=\"block_607843c557e20\" class=\"block b-highlights-tabs\">\n    <h2 class=\"b-highlights-tabs__title\"><\/h2>\n    \n    <div class=\"b-highlights-tabs__tabs-list\">\n        <div class=\"b-highlights-tabs__tabs-list-nav\">\n                            <div class='b-highlights-tabs__tabs-list-nav-item active' data-index=\"1\"> Coverage &#038; Riders <\/div>\n                            <div class='b-highlights-tabs__tabs-list-nav-item ' data-index=\"2\"> Customer Experience <\/div>\n                            <div class='b-highlights-tabs__tabs-list-nav-item ' data-index=\"3\"> Before You Buy <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"swiper-container\">\n            <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                                                        <div class=\"swiper-slide b-highlights-tabs__slide\">\n                        <div class=\"b-highlights-tabs__slide-content\" data-title=\"Coverage &#038; Riders\">\n                            \n                                                            <div class=\"b-highlights-tabs__slide-content-alt-description\">\n                                    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guardian Life offers term life insurance ($250,0000\u2013$2 million), whole life insurance, and universal life insurance ($250,0000\u2013$2 million).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Guardian Life, the average <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.guardianlife.com\/life-insurance\/term-life\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">term life insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> policy for a 21-year-old female with $500,000 in coverage costs just $27 per month.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We were impressed by the long list of riders available from Guardian Life. Not only can you get the basics, like an accidental death benefit rider, but you can also take advantage of some unique endorsements, like the charitable benefit rider which adds an extra 1% to your policy\u2019s death benefit and automatically gives the funds to a charity of your choice when you pass away. These are the riders offered by Guardian Life Insurance Company:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Term conversion\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extended conversion\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waiver of premium<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhanced waiver plus\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Charitable benefit\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guaranteed renewability\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guaranteed insurability\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accelerated terminal illness\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accidental death<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid-up additions\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renewable term\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Index participation feature <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"swiper-slide b-highlights-tabs__slide\">\n                        <div class=\"b-highlights-tabs__slide-content\" data-title=\"Customer Experience\">\n                            \n                                                            <div class=\"b-highlights-tabs__slide-content-alt-description\">\n                                    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guardian Life Insurance received a score of 743 out of 1,000 in J.D. Power\u2019s 200 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\/2020-us-life-insurance-study\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Life Insurance Study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is considered below average. However, it has fewer than average complaints as per NAIC, with a score of 0.70\u00a0 with 1.0 as the industry average.<\/span><\/p>\n\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"swiper-slide b-highlights-tabs__slide\">\n                        <div class=\"b-highlights-tabs__slide-content\" data-title=\"Before You Buy\">\n                            \n                                                            <div class=\"b-highlights-tabs__slide-content-alt-description\">\n                                    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most policies from Guardian require a medical exam prior to approval \u2014 it doesn\u2019t offer any guaranteed or simplified issue policies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, Guardian Life is one of the few life insurance companies that advertises coverage for individuals living with HIV. People who have been diagnosed with HIV and meet certain requirements can qualify for either a term life or whole life policy. However, the premiums for HIV life insurance policies are higher than average.<\/span><\/p>\n\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"swiper-navigation-wrapper-refresh\">\n                <div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"swiper-button-next\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guardian Life Insurance Policies<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_6078456c57e24\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">Term life insurance<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guardian\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/insurance\/life\/best-term\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">term life insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> policies provide coverage for a specific period of time \u2014 either 10, 15, 20, or 30 years. The policy has a guaranteed death benefit between $250,000 and $2 million, and level premiums that won\u2019t change over the lifetime of the policy. Term life insurance is ideal for young and healthy individuals or families that want a low-cost policy. You can get an instant term <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/insurance\/life\/quotes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">life insurance quote<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on Guardian\u2019s website.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_6078457d57e25\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">Whole life insurance<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole life insurance offers permanent coverage that lasts for your lifetime. This <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/insurance\/life\/types-of-policies-2\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">type of life insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> includes a guaranteed death benefit, fixed premiums, and a cash value component, which acts like a savings account. At a certain point, you can borrow money from your cash value and use it like a personal loan. Whole life insurance policies are more expensive, but they\u2019re a good option for people who want to supplement their income during retirement, or leave money to heirs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_6078458d57e26\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">Universal life insurance<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A universal life insurance policy from Guardian provides lifetime protection, an adjustable death benefit between $250,000 and $2 million, flexible premiums, and cash value that gets invested in the stock market and grows with interest. Once your cash value reaches a certain balance, you have the option to use the money to reduce your monthly premiums or as a loan. Universal life insurance premiums tend to be pricey, but because part of your premium gets invested, there is a greater potential for growth compared to a whole or term life policy. <\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_6078459857e27\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">Life insurance for individuals with HIV<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People living with HIV can qualify for a term or whole life insurance policy through Guardian Life. To <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.guardianlife.com\/life-insurance\/hiv\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">qualify for coverage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you must meet be 20\u201360 years old, self-identify as someone living with HIV, be on a highly active anti-retroviral medication for at least two years, have acceptable lab results, do not have an AIDS-defining condition, and be under active medical supervision by a doctor who specializes in HIV. You will also have to take a medical exam.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guardian Life Insurance vs. The Competition&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table table-bordered table-striped table--bordered-top\"><table class=\"\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Provider<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Reviews.com Score<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>J.D. Power*<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>AM Best<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Available Policies<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Guardian Life<\/td><td>3.6<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Strong<\/td><td>TermWhole<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AIG<\/td><td>4.2<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Strong<\/td><td>TermIndexed universalVariable universalGuaranteed universalGuaranteed issueWhole life<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>State Farm<\/td><td>4.6<\/td><td>Highest<\/td><td>Strong<\/td><td>TermWholeUniversalFinal Expense<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MassMutual<\/td><td>3.8<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Strong<\/td><td>TermWholeUniversalVariable Universal<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Information current as of 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*J.D. Power\u2019s<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\/2025-us-individual-life-insurance-study\"> latest U.S. Individual Life Insurance Study<\/a> (1,000-point scale)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guardian Life vs. AIG<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Guardian Life and AIG (life policies commonly issued by American General Life within <a href=\"https:\/\/www.corebridgefinancial.com\">Corebridge Financial<\/a>) differ in policy menus and distribution. AIG\/AGL offers a broader selection of term and indexed universal life, including some guaranteed-issue options that Guardian doesn\u2019t sell, while Guardian emphasizes participating whole life and term with robust rider customization. For customer experience, the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\/2025-us-individual-life-insurance-study\">J.D. Power U.S. Individual Life Insurance Study<\/a> highlights top-ranked carriers but does not publicly list every company\u2019s exact score. On financial strength, both are well-capitalized; Guardian generally carries top-tier ratings among mutual insurers, while AGL\u2019s ratings are strong but typically a notch lower. Always verify current letter ratings and outlooks on each agency\u2019s site before you buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guardian Life vs. State Farm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>State Farm ranks highest in overall customer satisfaction in the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\/2025-us-individual-life-insurance-study\">J.D. Power U.S. Individual Life Insurance Study<\/a>, whereas Guardian\u2019s exact score is available in the full study. State Farm offers a broad, agent-led lineup (including options like survivorship universal life and an instant-answer term product in some markets). Guardian focuses on participating whole life and term with strong rider and conversion options and primarily distributes through financial professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guardian Life vs. MassMutual<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>MassMutual and Guardian Life are comparable in many ways as mutual insurers offering participating whole life and dividends. A key difference is that MassMutual also sells variable universal life, which Guardian does not emphasize today. Both companies generally hold top-tier financial strength from major agencies; for customer satisfaction, consult the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\/2025-us-individual-life-insurance-study\">J.D. Power Individual Life Insurance Study<\/a> for current rankings. Both Guardian Life and MassMutual pay dividends and offer a wide variety of riders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guardian Life Insurance FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_5e781c80f7028\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">How does Guardian Life insurance work?<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <section id=\"Questions-section\" class=\"questions\" data-section=\"questions\" data-marker=\"feature-questions\">\n<div id=\"q1\" class=\"content-reveal\" data-module=\"content_reveal\" data-tagular-tag=\"elementClicked\" data-tagulartype=\"ARROW\" data-tagularlocation=\"CONTENT\" data-tagularposition=\"1\" data-tagulartext=\"Is Guardian Life a good life insurance company?\" data-tagularoutcome=\"EXPAND\" data-tagular-event=\"ElementClicked\" data-tagular-uid=\"232\" data-tagular-index=\"198\">\n<div class=\"content-reveal__bottom\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get a policy from Guardian Life, you\u2019ll need to submit an application and you may have to take a medical exam. Once your policy is approved, you\u2019ll pay your premiums to keep your policy in force. When you pass away, Guardian Life will pay your policy\u2019s death benefit to your listed beneficiaries.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_5e781c87f7029\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">Is Guardian Life insurance a good company?<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, Guardian Life is a good insurance company overall. Guardian offers a few different life insurance policies, a long list of unique riders for customization, and it has excellent financial strength.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_5e781c89f702a\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">What type of insurance is Guardian?<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guardian primarily sells life insurance products. However, you can also buy disability insurance, certain types of health insurance, and some retirement products like IRAs and annuities, through Guardian Life.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Methodology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We evaluated Guardian Life insurance based on riders, coverage, resources, financial strength and customer satisfaction to determine Reviews.com scores and create our best life insurance reviews. To compare life insurance companies with other providers across the board, we calculate each Reviews.com score based on the following:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Number of Riders: The more riders a life insurance company has, the higher it scores in our Reviews.com methodology.<\/li><li>Financial Stability: Reviews.com utilized AM Best ratings to assign a score based on each life insurance company\u2019s financial stability.<\/li><li>Customer Satisfaction: With J.D. 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